IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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Indian comedian turns Cantonese into his comedic ‘superpower’
24 Apr 2025Vivek Mahbubani learned Cantonese after his parents forced him to but now he performs stand-up comedy in the language.
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No virginity testing and amending alcohol licensing rules on Indian origin MPs agenda
24 Apr 2025Labour's Priyanca Radhakrishnan and ACT's Parmjeet Parmar claim support for their respective members' bills.
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Indian and Māori cultures come together on stage
23 Apr 2025The Hawke's Bay Indian Cultural Centre celebrates its 10th anniversary with Wairua Paani, a dynamic fusion of Indian dance and Māori storytelling. Audio
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Household data reflects growing ethnic diversity
17 Apr 2025Households with Asian, Māori and Pasifika occupants rise between 2018 and 2023.
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Cricket diplomacy key to NZ business ties with India
21 Mar 2025Trade officials see the game as an important part of their outreach efforts with the South Asian nation.
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NZ eyes India as key market for tourism growth
20 Mar 2025India boasts one of the largest outbound tourism markets in the world.
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Long wait continues as 2028 target set for Delhi-Auckland flights
20 Mar 2025Travellers calling for non-stop flights between New Zealand and India now have a date, but it's still three years away.
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Overseas commitments leave Indian Panthers sweating on South Asia stars
19 Mar 2025Team management hopes to get at least four Indian players in Auckland for debut home game in national basketball league on Friday after availability issues.
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Howzat? NZ-India trade negotiators given shot of urgency
19 Mar 2025It came after both Luxon and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal upped the ante at a business event in Delhi, joking about getting a deal done in 60 days.
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Hipkins accuses Luxon of undermining NZ's nuclear-free stance in India
19 Mar 2025"It seems our foreign policy is up for grabs at the moment," the Labour leader says.
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Explainer: How Khalistan could hurt Luxon’s free trade deal chances with India
18 Mar 2025What lies behind the "anti-India activities in New Zealand" that Modi referenced in his prepared remarks to media? Audio
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Modi alleges 'anti-India activity' in NZ
18 Mar 2025The Indian prime minister's comments created a moment of disagreement during an otherwise warm meeting with Christopher Luxon.
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NZ deepens agricultural, forestry collaboration with India
18 Mar 2025New Zealand and India sign horticulture and forestry agreements to foster knowledge exchange, trade opportunities and industry growth between the two nations.
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Luxon meets Modi in India: 'We believe in policies of development'
18 Mar 2025Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has won facetime and favour with global heavyweight Narendra Modi on a frenetic full day in India, where both pledged greater military cooperation.
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Luxon hails 'breakthrough' as free trade talks with India begin
17 Mar 2025Previous trade talks running from 2011 through to 2015 were unsuccessful, with dairy proving a major obstacle.
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Luxon's India trip puts trade promise to the test
15 Mar 2025Two trade experts based in Delhi expressed some mild optimism about Luxon's chances, but with a major caveat: NZ would have to abandon hope of including dairy in any deal.
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What can we expect from the PM's delegation to India next week?
14 Mar 2025New Zealand's two-way trade relationship with India is worth almost $3 billion a year but a free trade deal remains elusive. Audio
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Indian community awaits major announcements during Luxon’s India trip
12 Mar 2025Christopher Luxon being invited to be the keynote speaker at Raisina Dialogue is a significant moment in India-New Zealand relations, the community believes.
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Christopher Luxon announces India trip
10 Mar 2025The stakes are high for Luxon after he promised during a 2023 election debate that he would strike a free trade deal with India in his first term.
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India win Champions Trophy final
10 Mar 2025India beat the Black Caps by four wickets to win the one-day tournament in Dubai.
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Baby shopping hack: Indian parents mine South Asia for goods
7 Mar 2025Some Indian parents in New Zealand are cutting costs by sourcing affordable baby essentials from India.
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Indian crash victim 'overwhelmed by kindness' after losing leg
7 Mar 2025Pawanjit Singh Ghatora had his leg crushed by a car while taking a walk in West Auckland at the beginning of February.
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PM briefed on Khalistan 'referendum' ahead of event, OIA documents reveal
6 Mar 2025US-based organiser Sikhs for Justice expected about 8000 people to attend the gathering, the briefing documents show.
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No relief in violent crime victimisations at retail outlets year on year
5 Mar 2025Police data shows that 4304 incidents were recorded nationwide in 2024 - almost identical to the 4305 serious victimisations logged the previous year.
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How citizen's arrest laws could make New Zealand more dangerous
4 Mar 2025The government wants to make retail a safer work environment by allowing for citizen's arrests. One legal expert fears the change will have the opposite effect.
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Wellington gets first glimpse of heritage wall celebrating Indian migration
3 Mar 2025Hundreds attended events in the capital over the weekend to celebrate the Wellington Indian Association's 100th birthday.
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Is violent crime really dropping?
28 Feb 2025Government ministers are claiming it as a win, but what does new official data tell us?
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Wellington Indians celebrate century milestone
28 Feb 2025The Wellington Indian Association is marking the 100th anniversary of its founding on Saturday. Audio